Developing an effective lesson plan Kim Tree

Starting Point Check the Unit Specification Check the date Check the version Check for changes Check the assessment guidelines Check the unit number

Topics to be covered Detailed by outcome Knowledge and skills gives details Evidence requirements covers what students must know You must teach ALL that is covered in the Unit Specification

Review the Topics Make sure you understand them Make sure you are up to date with current business practices Make sure you know the requirements of current UK legislation

Timing of class What time of day is the class? This is important in preparing a lesson plan First thing in the morning – good Straight after lunch – more of a challenge End of the day – not good Poor attendance = poor results

Review the topics Not necessary to teach outcomes in order for all units Look at what works well EG Business Accounting Plan the time you have in hours Build in weeks for revision for topics

Resources Compile a list of the resources you have available for each topic Make sure you have a range of resources Remember students have different ways of learning One size does not fit all

Teaching plan preparation Work out how many hours you have allocated Your own knowledge will help you to identify time required to teach each topic The hours may not be evenly spread Ensure you have each topic covered

Mix of resources Textbooks Additional resources: Internet Newspapers Practical exercises

Timing of session Morning – opportunity to deliver materials as you wish After lunch – have plenty of practical exercises ready to follow short sessions of input – 10 minutes at a time Later in day – input delivery first then practical exercises to retain interest

Lesson Plan Note the purpose of each session Identify the resources you will need Notes for learning Textbooks Photocopies of practical exercises Solutions to exercises!

Review your plan Your plans may work with one group but not another Be prepared to review and revise your plan Have alternatives to your plan in place It’s a work in progress Like all journeys you may need to revise your route!

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